David O'Dell
Master of Arts in Teaching
Authorizations
Middle School Education, High School Education
Endorsements
Multiple Subjects, Social Studies
Endorsements (pending)
Special Education
Teaching Strengths
- Planning
- Differentiated instruction and assessment for learning
- Collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Classroom management
- Strong student/teacher relationships
- Pending endorsement in special education
Education
- Humbolt State University, BA (philosophy)
- Willamette University, MAT
Experience
Student Teaching
- Whitaker Middle School, Keizer, Ore. (gr. 6 social studies and special education)
Practicum Teaching
- Walker Middle School, Salem, Ore. (special education, EGC)
- Sprague High School, Salem, Ore. (economics and special education, LRC)
Other Classroom / Youth Experience
- Instructional assistant in a DLC classroom (4 years)
- Director of a backpacking program with the Boy Scouts (2 summers)
Supervisors
Student Teaching Supervisor
- Dolores McNulty, Whitaker Middle School, Keizer, Ore.
Practicum Supervisors
- Chris Short, South Salem High School, Salem, Ore.
- Hannah Shilhanek, Walker Middle School, Salem, OR. (special education, EGC)
- Holly Dowell, Sprague High School, Salem, Ore. (special education, LRC)
University Supervisor
- Neil J. Liss, nliss@willamette.edu